Re: Mental Disorders in Dogs

[Guest guest]

I think I'd worry about dementia from Mad Cow from the dog food in my

dog before I thought about if he were 'depressed' or not.

[Guest guest]

I think I'd worry about dementia from Mad Cow from the dog food in my

dog before I thought about if he were 'depressed' or not.

[Guest guest]

I think I'd worry about dementia from Mad Cow from the dog food in my

dog before I thought about if he were 'depressed' or not.

[Guest guest]

I think I'd worry about dementia from Mad Cow from the dog food in my

dog before I thought about if he were 'depressed' or not.

[Guest guest]

As in humans, the dogs diet needs to be addressed, specifically the pathetic

ingredients and " by-products " used in commercial pet foods will of course

affect a dogs behavior. Personally, I was appalled at what the list of

ingredients really meant and what was actually being used in dog foods when I

did a

search and found comparative brand charts. Fillers, corns, dead carcasses.

To give a dog anti-depressants is unthinkable, but a money maker for the

prescriber ... when in fact behavior is definitely linked to nutrition and the

body's ability to absorb it, allergens to some pet food ingredients, grooming

products and needs, possible teeth problems, and of course how the animal is

being treated on the home front.

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In a message dated 2/11/2006 10:46:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

jerseymag802@... writes:

Lately there has been a lot of media attention surrounding dogs and

mental disorders. There are doctors out there that will prescribe

Paxil and other antidepressants for dogs to " treat " their disorders. I

personally think that doctors in this country have clearly lost their

minds if they can look at a dog and diagnose mental illness. What do

you guys think about this?

[Guest guest]

As in humans, the dogs diet needs to be addressed, specifically the pathetic

ingredients and " by-products " used in commercial pet foods will of course

affect a dogs behavior. Personally, I was appalled at what the list of

ingredients really meant and what was actually being used in dog foods when I

did a

search and found comparative brand charts. Fillers, corns, dead carcasses.

To give a dog anti-depressants is unthinkable, but a money maker for the

prescriber ... when in fact behavior is definitely linked to nutrition and the

body's ability to absorb it, allergens to some pet food ingredients, grooming

products and needs, possible teeth problems, and of course how the animal is

being treated on the home front.

===================================

In a message dated 2/11/2006 10:46:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

jerseymag802@... writes:

Lately there has been a lot of media attention surrounding dogs and

mental disorders. There are doctors out there that will prescribe

Paxil and other antidepressants for dogs to " treat " their disorders. I

personally think that doctors in this country have clearly lost their

minds if they can look at a dog and diagnose mental illness. What do

you guys think about this?

[Guest guest]

As in humans, the dogs diet needs to be addressed, specifically the pathetic

ingredients and " by-products " used in commercial pet foods will of course

affect a dogs behavior. Personally, I was appalled at what the list of

ingredients really meant and what was actually being used in dog foods when I

did a

search and found comparative brand charts. Fillers, corns, dead carcasses.

To give a dog anti-depressants is unthinkable, but a money maker for the

prescriber ... when in fact behavior is definitely linked to nutrition and the

body's ability to absorb it, allergens to some pet food ingredients, grooming

products and needs, possible teeth problems, and of course how the animal is

being treated on the home front.

===================================

In a message dated 2/11/2006 10:46:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

jerseymag802@... writes:

Lately there has been a lot of media attention surrounding dogs and

mental disorders. There are doctors out there that will prescribe

Paxil and other antidepressants for dogs to " treat " their disorders. I

personally think that doctors in this country have clearly lost their

minds if they can look at a dog and diagnose mental illness. What do

you guys think about this?

[Guest guest]

As in humans, the dogs diet needs to be addressed, specifically the pathetic

ingredients and " by-products " used in commercial pet foods will of course

affect a dogs behavior. Personally, I was appalled at what the list of

ingredients really meant and what was actually being used in dog foods when I

did a

search and found comparative brand charts. Fillers, corns, dead carcasses.

To give a dog anti-depressants is unthinkable, but a money maker for the

prescriber ... when in fact behavior is definitely linked to nutrition and the

body's ability to absorb it, allergens to some pet food ingredients, grooming

products and needs, possible teeth problems, and of course how the animal is

being treated on the home front.

===================================

In a message dated 2/11/2006 10:46:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

jerseymag802@... writes:

Lately there has been a lot of media attention surrounding dogs and

mental disorders. There are doctors out there that will prescribe

Paxil and other antidepressants for dogs to " treat " their disorders. I

personally think that doctors in this country have clearly lost their

minds if they can look at a dog and diagnose mental illness. What do

you guys think about this?

[Guest guest]

Not only diet but is the dog going for walks or being chained up to a

post all alone all day. Dogs are social animals. Is the dog having

his social needs and need for play ignored?

I hope the same erroneous thinking re: ignoring environmental

influences, does not go on in Veterinarians too.

[Guest guest]

Not only diet but is the dog going for walks or being chained up to a

post all alone all day. Dogs are social animals. Is the dog having

his social needs and need for play ignored?

I hope the same erroneous thinking re: ignoring environmental

influences, does not go on in Veterinarians too.

[Guest guest]

Not only diet but is the dog going for walks or being chained up to a

post all alone all day. Dogs are social animals. Is the dog having

his social needs and need for play ignored?

I hope the same erroneous thinking re: ignoring environmental

influences, does not go on in Veterinarians too.

[Guest guest]

Not only diet but is the dog going for walks or being chained up to a

post all alone all day. Dogs are social animals. Is the dog having

his social needs and need for play ignored?

I hope the same erroneous thinking re: ignoring environmental

influences, does not go on in Veterinarians too.

[Guest guest]

Everyone wants " Lassie " as a pet, and don't seem to

want to put in the time. Dog's who jump, dog's with

" seperation " problems, constant barking etc. These can

all be taken care of by time and training, or give the

dog a pill, and dont worry about it. An instant fix,

untill the dog does something out of control. Then the

answer is to put it to sleep.

Maggs.

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[Guest guest]

Everyone wants " Lassie " as a pet, and don't seem to

want to put in the time. Dog's who jump, dog's with

" seperation " problems, constant barking etc. These can

all be taken care of by time and training, or give the

dog a pill, and dont worry about it. An instant fix,

untill the dog does something out of control. Then the

answer is to put it to sleep.

Maggs.

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[Guest guest]

Everyone wants " Lassie " as a pet, and don't seem to

want to put in the time. Dog's who jump, dog's with

" seperation " problems, constant barking etc. These can

all be taken care of by time and training, or give the

dog a pill, and dont worry about it. An instant fix,

untill the dog does something out of control. Then the

answer is to put it to sleep.

Maggs.

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[Guest guest]

Everyone wants " Lassie " as a pet, and don't seem to

want to put in the time. Dog's who jump, dog's with

" seperation " problems, constant barking etc. These can

all be taken care of by time and training, or give the

dog a pill, and dont worry about it. An instant fix,

untill the dog does something out of control. Then the

answer is to put it to sleep.

Maggs.

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